Degree
Programs

The
majors offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are listed on
the right. Several majors have specializations. More than one department coordinates
some of the majors, and there are interdisciplinary studies majors. Consult
a specific major for its requirements.

Minors

College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences minors are available to students in any college,
including this college. Students interested in earning a minor must complete
the application available in the CALS associate deanís office.

Agricultural
and Natural Resource Ethics and Policy

Agricultural
Communication

Agricultural
Law

Entomology
and Nematology

Environmental
Horticulture

Extension
Education

Family,
Youth, and Community Sciences

Fisheries
and Aquatic Sciences

Food
and Resource Economics

Food
Science and Human Nutrition

Forest
Resources and Conservation

Horticultural
Science

Management
and Sales in Agribusiness

Packaging
Science

Plant
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Plant
Science

Precision
Agriculture

Soil
and Water Science

Turfgrass
Science

Wildlife
Ecology and Conservation

Special
Certificates

Environmental
Studies: A program for a specialization (with certificate) in environmental
studies provides a broad knowledge of the environment, especially the interrelationships
between human activities and environmental quality. With this specialization
and a major in the college, the student can apply knowledge in his or her major
to solving environmental problems.

The
environmental studies specialization includes environmental courses in three
basic groups: biological sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences. At
least one course from each group is required. A minimum of 14 semester hours
credit is required for the certificate; three hours outside the college also
are required.

The
student and academic adviser determine courses for the specialization from an
approved list. These requirements generally can be met through a wise choice
of electives.

Computer
Sciences: A program for specialization (with certificate) in computer sciences
is available for students to enhance their College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences degree program with a coordinated set of computer science courses.
Any student in this college can pursue this certificate.

The
student must complete 13 credits in specific courses offered by the Department
of Computer and Information Sciences. Each candidate must complete CIS 3020,
COP 3530, and CDA 3101. In addition, at least one of the following courses must
be completed: CEN 3031, COT 4420, COP 4720, CEN 3031, or COP 4620. This sequence
requires a minimum of three semesters beyond completion of calculus.

Pre-professional
Programs

Several
majors in this college have specializations that facilitate the completion of
pre-professional requirements for admission to the colleges of Dentistry, Law,
Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. There are specializations in agricultural
operations management, animal sciences, botany, entomology and nematology, food
science and human nutrition, microbiology and cell science, and wildlife ecology
and conservation that prepare students for admission to programs in medicine,
dentistry or veterinary medicine. Food science and human nutrition, as well
as microbiology and cell science, participate in early-admission programs to
the College of Dentistry. Students in food science and human nutrition are eligible
to participate in the Junior Honors Medical Program. Students preparing for
law careers may elect any major in the college. Pre-veterinary medicine requirements
are listed in the section on majors.

Dental
Early Admission Program

Through
a cooperative agreement between the College of Dentistry (COD) and the College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), qualified students may be admitted
to the early admission COD program after one semester of their freshmen year
at UF. The Dental Early Admission Program helps highly motivated students complete
a bachelorís degree and D.M.D. in a shorter time than traditional programs.
Early admission program participants major in microbiology and cell science
or food science and human nutritionís nutritional sciences specialization. Both
majors provide the science foundation necessary for dental school.

This
seven-year combined B.S./D.M.D. program provides dual acceptance into both colleges.
Approved students will enroll three years in the bachelorís program and four
years in the D.M.D. program. To be considered for dual acceptance, students
must be admitted to the university, have an overall high school grade point
average of 3.5 as computed by the College of Dentistry, have a total SAT score
of at least 1260 (or ACT of 28 or EACT of 29), file a formal application with
the College of Dentistry and be approved by the Dentistry Admission Committee
following a formal interview.

Final
acceptance into the College of Dentistry is contingent upon progression through
the prescribed curriculum with no less than a 3.4 overall grade point average
and a 3.2 science grade point average, completion of the College of Dentistry
application process, and completion of the Dental Admission Test with a score
of 15 or higher on each section.

Interested
students must be admitted to UF and should write to the associate dean, College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Box 110270 (2002 McCarty Hall), Gainesville,
FL 32611-0270, to initiate the Dental School Early Admission process. Please
provide the following information: name, mailing address, telephone number,
UFID, high school, high school graduation date, class rank, SAT/ACT/EACT score(s),
grade point average and official high school transcript.

Off-campus
Academic Programs

Recognizing
the specialized needs of nontraditional students, the university established
Bachelor of Science degree programs at Fort Lauderdale, Milton, Ft. Pierce,
Apopka, Homestead, and Plant City.

As
a unit of the University of Floridaís Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
(IFAS), CALS offers off-campus degree programs in landscape and nursery horticulture,
turfgrass science, and entomology at Fort Lauderdale; landscape and nursery
management, turfgrass science, and natural resource conservation at Milton;
landscape and nursery horticulture at Homestead, Apopka, and Plant City; and
horticultural sciences and agribusiness management at Ft. Pierce.

Students
attending classes through these programs must first earn an Associate of Arts
degree from a Florida public community college or other accredited academic
institution, complete specific prerequisite courses, meet a specific GPA, and
then apply for admission to the University of Florida. Once accepted, students
can pursue a Bachelor of Science without moving to Gainesville. UF faculty members
teach and advise students. Upon completion of the requirements for the degree,
UF confers the degree.

Off-campus
program students are eligible for UF and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
scholarships. Courses offered through these off-campus academic programs also
are available to the general public as continuing education courses. For additional
information about these programs, please consult the following Web sites:

The
college has a career resource center placement liaison to help students prepare
for interviews and find employment. The college also sponsors an annual Agriculture
and Natural Resources Career Day each year in February.

Scholarships

The
college and its academic units provide more than $400,000 annually for student
scholarships. Applications for college scholarships are available in 2002 McCarty
Hall, beginning January 15. College scholarships and letters of recommendation
are due in Room 2001, McCarty Hall, on or before March 15 each year. Scholarships
also are available through each academic unit. For more information, contact
the undergraduate coordinator for the major.